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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.92, 33,486.98 and 13,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.92, 33,486.98 and 13,657.28 is: 18,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.92 : 33,486.98 = 13,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.92/33,486.98 = 13,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.92x = 33,486.98 × 13,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.92x = 457,341,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,341,062.21/24,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.50

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